We buy it at the airport, the cost is $25. It is best to make the purchase at the bank counter. The price is higher when buying from travel agency representatives who act as intermediaries.
The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP). 1 euro is approximately 33 EGP (as of May 2023).
When traveling to Egypt, it is important to have a valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your return from Egypt. Otherwise, you may be denied boarding at the departure airport.
In Egypt, the US dollar used to dominate, but now both currencies are equally accepted. When paying for diving, the preferred currency is euro. However, when purchasing souvenirs, sellers often convert the price from Egyptian pounds to euro at unfavorable exchange rates. Therefore, it is advisable to exchange some cash into Egyptian pounds and use them for payments.
No specific vaccinations are required for entry into Egypt
If you purchase a package tour from a travel agency, it may include health insurance coverage, which can be useful for general medical visits. However, it’s important to note that such insurance may not cover specific activities like diving. In that case, it is recommended to purchase additional insurance specifically for diving from reputable insurance providers like Dan
We will meet around 8:30 in front of your hotel, where we will pick you up by bus. If you are staying at Lotus Bay or Menaville, we will pick you up slightly later from our marina. We will depart around 9:00 and conduct two dives at different locations. A delicious lunch will be served on the boat, and we will return to the port around 15:00-16:30. From there, we will provide transportation back to your hotels. In Marsa Alam, the dives are conducted from the shore, so the return will be earlier, around 13:00. This will give you time to enjoy lunch at the hotel.
If you don’t have your own diving equipment or some of its components, you can rent it from us.
Our boats are loved by everyone, including children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. Our crew will gladly take care of your little ones while you are underwater. As for lunch, it is served in a buffet style, so everyone will find something they like.
The list is not long: swimwear, sunscreen, towel, and a diving license, and if you have it, diving equipment. Documents (except for the license) are not required, and drinks and meals are included in the price.
Our boats are the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. For non-divers, it’s an opportunity to bask in the sun or shade, admire the beautiful colors of the sea and reefs visible from the surface, watch out for dolphins that sometimes appear out of nowhere, jump from the boat into the water, snorkel with a mask and snorkel… Such a trip often sparks the beginning of an adventure with diving.
It’s a somewhat individual matter. Certainly, from May to October, the water is very warm, and for most people, a 3mm or 5mm wetsuit is sufficient (or even no wetsuit at all). In the remaining months, we recommend a minimum of 5mm, and from December to February, a 7mm wetsuit is strongly advised.
